Freeway Madness

While I'm in the mood for posting, I thought I'd vent my frustrations on how RIDICULOUS I-15 currently is. Over the past two weeks there have been accidents at least every other day. In case you're not familiar with current I-15 status, they have decided it would be a brilliant idea to redo everything. Literally, everything. So all ramps are under construction and all lanes are under construction to make a 4 lane freeway from Spanish Fork to Lehi. Of course, I drive that Spanish Fork to Lehi (well, Orem) route EVERY day (well, work week days). The lanes have all been tightened to a bare minimum and there is no shoulder. This has resulted in accidents all the time. Especially in Orem. This week there was even a FATALITY. So am I worried about my car and my husband, and my LIFE?! You bet I am! This has been a struggle living in Salem. An average commute with little slowage will be about 45 mins. Usually it takes about an hour. A couple Fridays ago, it took me an HOUR AND A HALF to get from 800 N OREM to CENTER STREET PROVO. In a stick shift. Not fun. I was so annoyed. Therefore, I got off the freeway at Center Street and had Dustin meet me at the mall for date night. All I can say is... if there is no improvement by the time snow starts falling, I don't think I am willing to risk my life like that and will move back to Orem. One little slip on any kind of ice will send all three tight lanes into a complete stop. And you know those trucks that always think they defy the laws of ice? I don't think they're going to let up at all this winter. So I am TERRIFIED of that commute. I might start working 10-7 or something just to avoid the main traffic hours. It can be such a nightmare. I really really really hope that they make some improvements and get some lanes more space by the time the snow falls! Is that too much to ask for?!?!

Loves,